511 – Adult's Rain Poncho Pattern

One-Sized Pattern for Adults:  Small - Large     Size Chart

Skill Level:  1, Quick & Easy

This clever sewing pattern makes up a large and practical rain poncho that will keep off the wet weather.  Quick and easy, this poncho can be made with a drawstring hood or with just a neck drawstring.  The larger size has greater arm coverage.  The zipper pocket in the front has a flap, and the poncho cleverly folds into this pocket to become a convenient belt pack when not being worn.  

Finished Sizes: 
Small: 57 x 83-1/2 (145x212cm)
Medium:  57 x 92-1/2 (145x235cm)
Large:  67 x 101-1/2 (170x258cm)

Fabric Requirements - 60 (150cm) wide fabric:
Small:  3-1/8 yd (2.9m); Medium: 3-3/8 yd (3.1m); Large: 4-1/8 yd (3.8m)

Suggested Fabrics: 
Coated Nylon Taffeta, Laminated Cotton, or Coated Nylon Ripstop

Notions:
Polyester thread, 1/2 yd (.46m) #5 coil zipper, one #5 reversible coil zipper pull, 18 (46cm) 3/4 (2cm) velcro, 2-1/2 yd (2.3m) 1/8 (.3cm) cord, 1-1/2 yd (1.4m) 1 (2.5cm) nylon webbing, three grommets, three cord toggles, one 1 (2.5cm) side release buckle.
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This pattern is available as a Paper pattern and as PDF pattern.  Choose the pattern format you want at the top.  The paper pattern will be mailed to you.  The PDF pattern will be available as a download after checkout.  The PDF pattern has layered files by size for print at home (A4 or 8.5x11), copy shops (A0 or 36), and a projector file, as well as instructions.  

For more pattern details, go here 511 (PDF).